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Developed and owned by Button Block Holdings, LLC and managed by Kinseth Hospitality Companies, Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown offers a combination of studio and one-bedroom accommodations, featuring fully equipped kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. Credit: Homewood Suites by Hilton

Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. With 94 new suites, the hotel complements the continued growth of travelers to Milwaukee County, which is the largest tourism economy in the state.*

"With over 22.5 million visitors a year** frequenting the Wisconsin Center, the BMO Harris Bradley Center and several Fortune 500 companies, Milwaukee has become a top choice for business and convention travel," said Tammy Fraley, general manager. "In addition, we continue to grow with the new $524 million multi-purpose arena in downtown Milwaukee. Construction of the center began in 2016 with an estimated completion date of 2018. It will serve as the home of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team. Our convenient hotel will meet the growing demand for accommodations and offer a trusted, value-driven option for short or extended stays."

For two years, a state law forced Milwaukee officials to sell vacant public schools to other "educational operators" -- hampering possible commercial redevelopments. Now, a couple months after that law lapsed, plans are proceeding to convert one former Milwaukee Public Schools building into a high-end hotel, and developments are brewing at three other MPS buildings.

Rick Wiegand plans to renovate the former Wisconsin Avenue School, 2708 W. Wisconsin Ave., into a 23-suite extended-stay hotel. Wiegand's $15 million project includes buying the school for $100,000 and doing a $500,000 environmental cleanup, according to the new proposal. It is scheduled for a Tuesday review by the Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee.